The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Experience the Power of Plants

Feed your curiosity in the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, the meeting places of people and plants, science and seasons, and nature and nurture.
 

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About us

Botanic Gardens of Sydney cares for the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, The Domain Sydney, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.

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Gadigal Country

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Australia's natural masterpiece and oldest botanic garden, overlooking Sydney Harbour. The Domain, an urban oasis, wraps the Garden.

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Darug Country

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Visit Australia’s highest cool-climate botanic garden, nestled among alpine rainforest and the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

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Dharawal Country

Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Nestled in Sydney's south-west is Australia's largest botanic garden and home to the Australian Institute of Botanical Science.

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A crowd at a festival and a stage in The Domain with Sydney Harbour in the background
Gadigal Country

The Domain Sydney

Sydney's natural playground. Every year The Domain is home to some of Sydney's favourite festivals and cultural events.

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Science and learning

A dried herbarium plant specimen comprising flowers and foliage, collected by early Blue Mountains settler and amateur botanist, Louisa Atkinson Calvert.

Collections

Delve into our diverse collections.
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Science services

Learn about plant identification and pathology services available.
Elegant sandstone building with sweeping roof, the National Herbarium of New South Wales

Science facilities

Explore the National Herbarium of New South Wales, the Australian Plantbank and Plant Clinic.
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Together with our community of members, volunteers, partners and donors, we can continue critical research and action for plant conservation, and ensure that the Gardens remain centres of horticultural beauty and education for future generations.

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Leading plant conservation

Australian Institute of Botanical Science

Australia's botanical research institute fighting to conserve plant species. 

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Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens

Join Foundation & Friends and support your Gardens. 

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The Botanic Gardens of Sydney thanks its family of Corporate Partners and Donors for their support.